Vocab - Jobs U9 GS

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automate (v) /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

Back

to make a process in a factory or office operate by machines or computers, in order to reduce the amount of work done by humans and the time taken to do the work

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adapt (v) /əˈdæpt/

Back

to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses

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pursue (v) /pəˈsjuː/

Back

to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him/her, or it

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look down on /ˈlʊk daʊn ɒn/

Back

to feel that someone is less important than you or does not deserve respect

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in demand /ɪn dɪˈmɑːnd/

Back

needed or wanted by many people

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soft skills (n) /ˈsɒft skɪlz/

Back

people's abilities to communicate with each other and work well together

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applicant (n) /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/

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a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university

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come up /kʌm/ /ʌp/

Back

to suggest or think of an idea or plan

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keep up /kiːp/ /ʌp/

Back

to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something

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critical thinking /ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/

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the process of thinking carefully about a subject or idea, without allowing feelings or opinions to affect you